CTA DB-EN-EL3e Rechargeable Battery for Nikon EN-EL3e Compatible DSLR Cameras $4.95

[me]

Cameta Camera has the CTA DB-EN-EL3e Rechargeable Battery for Nikon
EN-EL3e Compatible DSLR Cameras for a low $4.95 Free Shipping. Tax in
NY.

http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/349448

[PeterN]

Cammetta Camera is local to me. They have an excellent reputation

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PeterN

[me]

Well I took the plunge and ordered two. However, I do now have a
reservation in this regard. In addition to the order confirmation
e-mail I received another stating:

Your Purchase is Guaranteed

As a thank-you for buying, Cameta Camera has purchased you a buySAFE
3-in-1 Guarantee. You are receiving this email as a receipt of the
benefits provided and described below.

This is not a subscription service and there is no charge, now or
ever, for the benefits that have been provided.

buySAFE Certificate of Guarantee

etc.

Now buysafes privacy terms state:

Surveys
From time-to-time we request that users participate in a survey.
Participation in these surveys is completely voluntary. The requested
information typically includes contact information and some
demographic information (such as zip code). Contact information will
be used to notify the winners and award prizes. All personally
identifiable information collected is never shared with third parties,
unless the visitor has specifically agreed to such sharing. While we
may use a vendor to conduct these surveys or contests, such a vendor
may not use the personally identifiable information for any unrelated
purposes.

And guess what? Less than 12 hours later I received a survey e-mail at
the specific e-mail address I used for the order. As I didn't ask for
the buysafe guaranty I'm not terribly happy about this. Doubt I'd ever
give Cameta any additional business.

[PeterN]

I was not aware of that policy. Since they are local, my dealings have
all been in person. And they do not have a bait & switch reputation.

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PeterN

[me]

On Wed, 15 May 2013 17:51:24 -0400, PeterN

Well my call to customer service in regard to this started off well,
but in the end it was " well I get spam too and I even get calls on my
cell phone."

So I won't do business with them again period and wouldn't recommend
doing business with them through the web site until they ditch this
supposed add-on plus that imo is way more of a minus.

[PeterN]

Based upon your experience, I will think twice before giving them a
positive recommendation, at least for web sales.

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PeterN

[me]

On Wed, 15 May 2013 20:05:31 -0400, PeterN

I can't prove this is related to this purchase, but I just had a
fraudulent charge noted by the CC issuer of the card used for this
purchase, which has now been denied and the card cancelled. Too much
of a coincidence for me. I'd stay away!

[PeterN]

I had some suspicious attempted charges after I had used a card at one
restaurant. (my credit card company called to ask if I had purchased a
$20,000 jewelry item in Hong Kong.) Since I liked to eat there, the next
time I went I gave them a low limit card, which I use for Internet
purchases from unknown sellers. No suspicious charges appeared, and in
that case, it was merely coincidence.

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PeterN

[Trevor]

"PeterN" <peter.n...@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:5196f43e$0$10781$8f2e...@news.shared-secrets.com...

> I had some suspicious attempted charges after I had used a card at one
> restaurant. (my credit card company called to ask if I had purchased a
> $20,000 jewelry item in Hong Kong.) Since I liked to eat there, the next
> time I went I gave them a low limit card, which I use for Internet
> purchases from unknown sellers. No suspicious charges appeared, and in
> that case, it was merely coincidence.

Or perhaps the staff member who used your details the first time had been
sacked, or wasn't working the night night you went back.

Trevor.

[PeterN]

MIght be a valid thesis, except I have been back multiple times, same
people, no suspicious charges.


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PeterN